Giant has come out with one
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| Author: | k2rider [ Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Bike Advice |
I had the black Pivot 5.5 the first year it came out and was "bike of the year". It replaced a Pivot Mach 6 that I really enjoyed but I never gelled with the 5.5 as it was slug going up. Those 2.6 tires were awesome coming down, I don't think I ever lost traction no matter how hard I pushed. I sold it off faster that any bike I ever owned. Fast forward a couple years and I bought the HD5 in June 2019 to replace the Ripmo I sold. I never rode the HD4 in your 1st picture but I'm amazed at how well the HD5 climbs. It blows the Pivot out of the water. They aren't even in the same league. That being said, I wouldn't want it as my "only" bike. I ride it on rides with bigger obstacles like Greer, Mt Wilson, bike parks, etc... |
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| Author: | b5driver [ Sun Aug 16, 2020 2:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Bike Advice |
I like the look of the new Giant Trance X 29er. At least you wouldn't have to remember the name of a new bike. https://www.giant-bicycles.com/global/showcase/trance-x-29 |
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| Author: | Ld00d [ Mon Aug 17, 2020 1:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Bike Advice |
Dan, good luck in the search for a 36. |
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| Author: | tfitz [ Mon Aug 17, 2020 2:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Bike Advice |
Giant has come out with one |
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| Author: | OldDogDan [ Mon Aug 17, 2020 2:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Bike Advice |
^^^ I haven’t demo’ed a 36er yet, but I’m open to it as long as it’s full suspension. |
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| Author: | Kimba [ Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Bike Advice |
OldDogDan wrote: ^^^ Wait...?* I’m not looking for a 26. I have a perfectly fine 26. I’m looking for a 27.5 or possibly a 29. *(I’m guessing a few too many birthday beers may have affected your reading comprehension my friend. Thank you for commenting though) Doh...! |
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| Author: | J.A.M. [ Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Bike Advice |
Do you have an update? Whats the latest front runner? |
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| Author: | OldDogDan [ Fri Sep 11, 2020 3:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Bike Advice |
Well...a few years ago I was in the chorus decrying e-bike riders as the devil’s spawn, but I also quoted Mel Brooks: “We mock the thing we are to be”. My current decrepitude and the encouragement of others has me looking at an e-MTB. We just wanna have fun, so I’m casting aside my pedal-power purism. Hopefully less gasping for breath for me, less waiting for them. |
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| Author: | avidtest [ Fri Sep 11, 2020 3:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Bike Advice |
If I was ready to chuck a wad at an eBike, I'd take a close look at Commencal. In fact, I have been. But not quite ready to go dark side. Not to mention, if looking at new, the cost is not insignificant. |
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| Author: | J.A.M. [ Sat Sep 12, 2020 9:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Bike Advice |
Haters gonna hate... Buy what makes you happy! Also, you can get a tow rope and pull your grand grommets to the top. |
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| Author: | OldDogDan [ Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Bike Advice |
Attachment: FAC1B51B-F3EC-44DE-9324-E15061862FD9.jpeg [ 5.83 MiB | Viewed 8330 times ] Yeah, these things are definitely cheating. |
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| Author: | Canaan [ Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Bike Advice |
^^^ Very nice. What is the make and model? |
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| Author: | OldDogDan [ Sat Sep 26, 2020 7:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Bike Advice |
Canaan wrote: ^^^ Very nice. What is the make and model? It’s a 2020 Kona Remote 160 with a Shimano E8000 motor. It’s gonna be fun. |
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| Author: | Canaan [ Sat Sep 26, 2020 7:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Bike Advice |
OldDogDan wrote: Canaan wrote: ^^^ Very nice. What is the make and model? It’s a 2020 Kona Remote 160 with a Shimano E8000 motor. It’s gonna be fun. I could have used a motor today. Enjoy - it looks like a nice ride. |
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| Author: | avidtest [ Sat Sep 26, 2020 7:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Bike Advice |
Congrats Dan! Ride on. |
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